What gear should i be travelling downhill when loaded?

[rockstarrancher]

Thank you everyone for the advice.

Did I miss you say how big the mccormick is?

How big is the bigger case that handled it fine?

Tractor weight is the factor for safely handling a load. 400bu wagon loaded is probably in the 25000# range.

We arent in real hilly area, but usually see farmers not exceed 3x.

So for a 25000# hopper you'd want at least a 8000-9000# 4wd tractor in relatively flat area. Not sure what your hill is like. Im in central OH, so what I call a hill, someone in WV or KY might call flat gound.

Trying to hold back a load too big for the machine, with just gearing and brakes, is a dangerous proposition. As is trying to go even faster just to stay ahead of it

I can’t recall the McCormick size but I want to say it is an mtx 135….. the case that handled it much better is a magnum not sure the number but a much bigger tractor. Sorry for the late response.

 

[Hay Dude]

Thank you everyone for the advice.

I can’t recall the McCormick size but I want to say it is an mtx 135….. the case that handled it much better is a magnum not sure the number but a much bigger tractor. Sorry for the late response.

I own a tractor similar to a MTX 135 and I was up until a month ago, a Magnum owner.
A Magnum is a much heavier, sturdier platform. Great tractor.